Good Gear Guide - MediaTek RSS feedhttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/tag/mediatek/en-auMon, 23 Mar 2015 23:57:03 +1100Here are the components that will power your next smartphonehttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/571028/here-components-will-power-your-next-smartphone/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedThe last couple of months haven seen the launch of a clutch of new smartphones -- and also new chipsets that aim to make the next generation of smartphones more powerful and simpler to recharge.Mikael RicknäsMon, 23 Mar 2015 23:57:03 +1100http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/571028/here-components-will-power-your-next-smartphone/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedWith new specification, run one application across deviceshttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/570530/new-specification-run-one-application-across-devices/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedRaw horsepower has always been important measuring stick for performance of mobile devices and PCs, but it's also important to determine whether applications are written to exploit all the available hardware features.Agam ShahTue, 17 Mar 2015 11:41:04 +1100http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/570530/new-specification-run-one-application-across-devices/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedMediaTek wants to put its chips in Chromebookshttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/569226/mediatek-wants-put-its-chips-chromebooks/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedMost Chromebooks today are running Intel processors, but chipmaker Mediatek wants to change that as it sees an opportunity to expand its market beyond Android tablets and smartphones.Agam ShahMon, 02 Mar 2015 06:01:18 +1100http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/569226/mediatek-wants-put-its-chips-chromebooks/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedMediaTek eyes new markets with $300 million startup fundhttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/569205/mediatek-eyes-new-markets-300-million-startup-fund/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedMediaTek, the Taiwanese chip maker that has helped create the market for low cost smartphones and tablets, is setting up a $300 million venture fund to expand in new areas.Agam ShahMon, 02 Mar 2015 01:32:46 +1100http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/569205/mediatek-eyes-new-markets-300-million-startup-fund/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedMediaTek claims new 64-bit chip will power the fastest Android tablets on the markethttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/569206/mediatek-claims-new-64-bit-chip-will-power-fastest-android-tablets-market/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedMediaTek is making a run to capture the processor performance crown for Android tablets with its 64-bit MT8173 mobile chip, set to go into devices during the second half of this year.Agam ShahMon, 02 Mar 2015 01:32:44 +1100http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/569206/mediatek-claims-new-64-bit-chip-will-power-fastest-android-tablets-market/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedChip companies working to make Wi-Fi more maker-friendlyhttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/568637/chip-companies-working-make-wi-fi-more-maker-friendly/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedTexas Instruments and MediaTek have launched new offerings aimed at making it easier to build IoT (Internet of Things) devices with Wi-Fi connectivity.Mikael RicknäsFri, 20 Feb 2015 23:52:35 +1100http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/568637/chip-companies-working-make-wi-fi-more-maker-friendly/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedIn battle for sub-$200 smartphones, consumers will be the winnershttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/561405/battle-sub-200-smartphones-consumers-will-winners/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedIf you plan to buy a cheap smartphone next year expect to get LTE, an HD screen and a good-looking device, as competing manufacturers and chip vendors lower prices.Mikael RicknäsSat, 06 Dec 2014 03:18:34 +1100http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/561405/battle-sub-200-smartphones-consumers-will-winners/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedTaiwan's tech industry tests the waters in wearables, Internet of Thingshttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/546897/taiwan_tech_industry_tests_waters_wearables_internet_things/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedThe future of wearables is still anyone's guess. But at this year's Computex show, more Taiwanese vendors are embracing the gadgets, and hoping to bring some clarity to a market that could lift the local tech industry.Michael KanThu, 05 Jun 2014 16:47:15 +1000http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/546897/taiwan_tech_industry_tests_waters_wearables_internet_things/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedSmartphone makers bait their hooks with luxe design and better camerashttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/546590/smartphone_makers_bait_their_hooks_luxe_design_better_cameras/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedAs they battle for dominance in the cut-throat smartphone category, vendors are betting that luxury-evoking designs and features such as better front cameras will get consumers to open their wallets.Mikael RicknäsTue, 03 Jun 2014 02:59:07 +1000http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/546590/smartphone_makers_bait_their_hooks_luxe_design_better_cameras/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedMediaTek wants to cut cost of LTE smartphones with octa-core processorhttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/537987/mediatek_wants_cut_cost_lte_smartphones_octa-core_processor/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedConsumers will soon be able to buy LTE smartphones powered by a processor with eight cores for between US$200 and $300 without subsidies, thanks to MediaTek's latest SoC (system-on-a-chip).Mikael RicknäsTue, 11 Feb 2014 13:36:08 +1100http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/537987/mediatek_wants_cut_cost_lte_smartphones_octa-core_processor/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedVendors hope wireless charging will resonate with consumershttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/535439/vendors_hope_wireless_charging_will_resonate_consumers/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedA handful of vendors have introduced products based on resonant wireless power transfer at International CES, which will increase charging distances and allow users to charge multiple products at the same time.Mikael RicknäsWed, 08 Jan 2014 16:04:02 +1100http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/535439/vendors_hope_wireless_charging_will_resonate_consumers/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedMediaTek to demo chipsets for LTE, wearables and 4K TVs at CEShttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/535100/mediatek_demo_chipsets_lte_wearables_4k_tvs_ces/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedMediaTek is planning to show off its latest chipsets for LTE smartphones with wireless charging, wearables and 4K TVs at the International CES trade show in Las Vegas next week.Mikael RicknäsFri, 03 Jan 2014 11:28:59 +1100http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/535100/mediatek_demo_chipsets_lte_wearables_4k_tvs_ces/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedConsumers win as chip vendors fight it out over LTEhttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/533919/consumers_win_chip_vendors_fight_it_over_lte/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedQualcomm and competitor MediaTek are working on chipsets that will open the door for LTE in low-cost smartphones and tablets, allowing people all over the world to benefit from the higher speeds it offers.Mikael RicknäsTue, 10 Dec 2013 17:59:54 +1100http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/533919/consumers_win_chip_vendors_fight_it_over_lte/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedEight-core smartphone chips could become mainstream in China with new MediaTek processorhttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/532386/eight-core_smartphone_chips_could_become_mainstream_china_new_mediatek_processor/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedWhether or not you think eight-core smartphone chips are a marketing gimmick, Taiwan's MediaTek could help make them a norm in the Chinese market, putting pressure on Qualcomm's own business in the country.Michael KanWed, 20 Nov 2013 12:54:39 +1100http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/532386/eight-core_smartphone_chips_could_become_mainstream_china_new_mediatek_processor/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedMediaTek wants to crash Qualcomm's party by powering LTE, 64-bit smartphoneshttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/528665/mediatek_wants_crash_qualcomm_party_by_powering_lte_64-bit_smartphones/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedMediaTek is promising smartphone buyers they will get more bang for their buck now that it plans to introduce its LTE chipsets and use ARM's upcoming 64-bit processor designs.Mikael RicknäsThu, 10 Oct 2013 07:12:14 +1100http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/528665/mediatek_wants_crash_qualcomm_party_by_powering_lte_64-bit_smartphones/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeed